Choice in Currency—A Path to Sound Money: The Mises Circle in Vancouver
Sponsored by Almaden Minerals Ltd.
There is a way out of the present crisis: end the government’s money monopoly. For reasons of history and bad economics, it is usually assumed that government must have sole control over the nation’s money, and enforce this control with demands that no one may use any money other than that which the government has approved. In fact, money is a market commodity. It originated that way, without the help of the state. Indeed, the government is truly incapable of causing a money to come into existence. What the government does is nationalize a money that already exists, and then proceed to destroy it. That is precisely what happened in the case of all modern currencies.
So how can we return money to its natural market home? Why is this so necessary? This conference will address these questions and provide answers that are radical but practical too—provided we have the will to do what’s right.
Registration is $75 (US), and includes sessions, refreshment breaks and lunch.
The Program
9:00 a.m. Registration, Parkview Terrace Room
9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Walter Block, “How Private Markets Can Provide Money”
10:15 - 10:35 a.m. David Gordon, “The Ten Best Books on Money”
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Joseph Salerno, “A New Currency for the World”
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Thomas DiLorenzo, “The Founding Father of Central Banking”
11:45 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Douglas French “Booms and Busts”
1:30 p.m. Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., “The Social Imperative of Sound Money”
2:00 p.m. Adjourn
Additional Information
James W. Fogal, CFP®, ChFC will also be on hand to discuss tax strategies.
The Mises Institute Bookstore will be open until 2:30 p.m., and speakers are happy to autograph books.
For accommodations, contact Downtown Vancouver Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton at 877-602-1008 or 604-605-1465 or email tracy.mcrae@hilton.com and mention the “Mises Institute” before August 12 for a special rate of $185 Canadian per night, plus tax, including full hot breakfast and complimentary shuttle service to the Convention Centre where the Mises Circle will be held.
For airport transportation links and general visitors information, please see TourismVancouver.com and HelloBC.com.
Publicity Waiver: Registering for this event gives the Mises Institute permission to take photos, record videos, and receive statements of and from attendees for promotional purposes. By this authorization, attendees understand and agree that no participant shall receive remuneration and that all rights, title and interest to the photos, videos, and statements and use thereof belong to the Mises Institute.
